Oi! Come down right now! Moment mother orang-utan hauled in her baby who was climbing too high

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Break for freedom: Charlie begins his short ascent up the tree before his mother notices his attempt


Just like a curious toddler this adorable baby orang-utan wandered too far from his mother before she reeled him back in with her firm grip.

In an incredibly human-like scene naughty Charlie's mother clearly thought her mischievous baby had climbed far enough as he explored a tree at the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre in Sabah, Borneo.

And when Britt has had enough she simply extends one of her gigantic arms and scoops up her tiny king of the swingers before giving him a relieved cuddle.


Gotcha: Charlie's mother's long reach stops his climb as she grabs onto his neck to ensure his safety


Another astonishingly tender moment comes when Charlie's father Miskam wanders over to make sure his son is ok.

British photographer Dave Stevenson, 28, from London, caught the perfect moment as the doting father lovingly stares down into Charlie's eyes.

Dave pictured the touching scene of the primates - all rescue animals - during a visit to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Borneo, last month.


Family meeting: Dad Miskam comes over to check on his family, while Charlie upholds his mischievous reputation as he swings on the ropes


He said: 'Just like any mum, the further he moved away the more closely she watched, until her nerve gave out and she pulled him back.

'Charlie was doing what comes naturally to all babies - just exploring.

'He had been clinging to mum while she ate, but he started climbing solo. She looked away for a heartbeat and he started exploring higher and higher.


The camera captures this touching moment showing the incredible bond between mother and child as they are locked in an embrace


'Orangutans are amazingly adept climbers, but before he could get out of arms' reach she reached out a huge hand and brought him back down.

'It was a very gentle moment and it was very touching to see such a large animal treat such a small one so carefully.

'Watching dad Miskam come in at the end was great. Male orangutans tend not to play a role in raising infants, so witnessing a tender shot like this is rare.'


source: dailymail